Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1862
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BRICK, n.2 “A country swain” (Abd.2 1936).Ayr. 1862 J. Baxter The Kirn, etc. 27:
These kintra lasses and their lads, Or bricks as they were ca'ed.